The Experience

An old Algarvian manor house – a rare treat. Architect George and wife Tassie, hospitable and delightful, have done it up stylishly and love meeting guests. Here you can B&B or self-cater; there are two bedrooms in the house – lofty beamed ceilings, white voile curtains, a sparkling chandelier – two more in a separate house, and a studio apartment that sleeps three. Not a frill or a flounce in sight, just cool white walls, shining floor tiles, red leather sofas, attractive rugs… and several snazzy touches, in bathrooms and kitchens and steel mezzanine stairs. The overwhelming feeling is one of space and perfect proportions, while views stretch across the landscape – even from the shaded terraces with which each building is blessed. This grand old house sits in a six-hectare estate of olive, orange and carob trees, with paddocks for horses and, down the valley, a delicious pool created from a former irrigation tank: square-shaped and rustically modern. Walks and bike rides abound, you’re car-minutes away from golf courses and beaches, and atmospheric Tavira is a very short drive.

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Essentials

Hot tub

WiFi

Swimming pool

Mobile reception

Spa

Breakfast included

Open fire / woodburner

Bar

Parking on premises

Licensed premises

Free parking nearby

Vegetarian meals

Paid parking nearby

Accessible by public transport

Wheelchair access

Limited mobility

Air conditioning

Relaxation areas

Garden

Tennis court

Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor

Children welcome

Books and toys

Babies welcome

Stair gates

High chair

Nearby

Pub within 3 miles

Restaurant within 3 miles

Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available

Food courses

Kayaking

Other courses

Sailing

Surfing

Wild swimming

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Information & pricing

Booking information

Closed

Rarely.

No smoking

Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

Owner has pets

Animals living on the property.

Meals

Restaurant 2km.

Pricing

Nightly price

from €95

1 Twin

From €95

1 Double

From €125

1 House for 4

From €75

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Reviews

Qunta do Colina is so charming I am loath to recommend it in case it is full next May when I want to return! Delightful rooms, beautifully designed using carefully scavenged antiques combined with a subtly modern version of a renovated Portuguese farmhouse.
A positive feast for dinner and breakfast served in a charming covered terrace (converted farmbuilding) overlooking the valley.
The hidden swimming pool was delightful as well